MESH BOX called “messenger”
South of France or Catalonia, 19th century
Wrought iron
H.: 11; L.: 13; Thickness: 18.5 cm
Small mesh box or so-called “messenger” cassette in chiseled wrought iron decorated with Orbevoies mesh.
The double hasp secret lock opens with a pusher system, forming the trunk of a stylized tree probably referring to the tree of life.
Marked 707 inside.
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